Could You Be Suffering From Tinnitus? How To Easily Spot This Common Condition Affecting Millions Of Americans

Diagnosing Tinnitus

Tinnitus can be very difficult to diagnose; sometimes the cause is never found. The doctor will examine the patient’s ears, head, and neck for possible causes. Some tests for tinnitus include a hearing exam in a soundproof room; checking the movement of eyes, jaw, neck, arms, and legs; and imaging tests such as CT or MRI scans.

Explaining the sounds heard may help the doctor discover the underlying cause. For instance, clicking sounds can indicate muscle contractions, humming is mainly vascular, a heartbeat sound is usually blood vessel problems, and high-pitched ringing can mean hearing loss due to exposure to loud noise.

Continue reading to find out ways to prevent and treat tinnitus.